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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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